Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

SB 2540: Public Records - As introduced, revises provisions relating to the assessment and collection of fees for the inspection and copying of public records. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 4, Part 6 and Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5.

In committee Last action February 5, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 2540 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Records - As introduced, revises provisions relating to the assessment and collection of fees for the inspection and copying of public records. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 4, Part 6 and Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5. Primary sponsor: Tom Hatcher (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tom Hatcher (Republican).